I remember a world,

When not everybody was fragile

Though everything did hurt us

We were up again in a while.

We didn’t care for things little like love

Or hate, judgment or prejudice.

We were careless and kidding

Our reward was only joy.

When not every step we took

Was towards a great future

Or away from another friend

As our hearts grew mute further.

I remember a world

When I lived not for myself

Nor for the next day

Nor for the next year.

I lived for those around me

In their joy, I found myself.

If we were kids, the world surrounding

Would be a happy playground, still.